My family and I admired the result – my daughters called the blanket cosy. The room has a different look to it now. Now when the cooler days arrive, my husband and I will have something warm with which to cover ourselvest.

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Ever heard of Yarn-bombing? Before yesterday, I had never heard the expression – nor seen an example when walking out in the streets! Yarn-bombing is a type of graffiti, or street art, that uses knitted or crocheted yarn as its medium (instead of paint or chalk).

yarn-bomb (Photo credit: ShapeThings)

This form of street art can be easily removed as it is not as permanent as the medium other graffiti artists use. It is an art form that is technically illegal – but who would want to remove their colourful creations that brighten up concrete public spaces?

English: Phone Box Cosy by (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

The first example of yarn-bombing was recorded in The Netherlands (May 2004) and has sprouted in cities such as Houston in Texas, London in the UK, as well as in countries such as Australia.

New York City treehugger. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

The artists cover telephone poles, benches, hydrants, bicycles, planters. No single item can escape the attention of these creative people as they strive to bring a little cheer to the pedestrians of their city.

Yarn bombs (Photo credit: Rosa Say)

As someone who enjoys crocheting, I think I would enjoy seeing this form of art out on the streets. Now that I know about yarn-bombing, I am sure to keep my eyes open for it!

Have you seen any yarn-bombing in your neighbourhood? Would you participate in this form of graffiti?